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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One, Pages 28 - 38.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Before she stumbles into Shimamura's room, who has Komako spent the evening with?
(a) A patron.
(b) Her friends.
(c) Some travelers.
(d) A lover.

2. What does Yukio's mother do for a living?
(a) Yukio's mother is a fisherman.
(b) Yukio's mother is a music teacher.
(c) Yukio's mother is a doctor.
(d) Yukio's mother is a farmer.

3. What does Shimamura say left him at the sight of the young geisha?
(a) His honor.
(b) His strength.
(c) His courage.
(d) His determination.

4. What do Shimamura and Komako talk about?
(a) The train.
(b) The hot springs.
(c) Books.
(d) The mountains.

5. How are Komako's skills described to Shimamura?
(a) As the best in town.
(b) As not amateur.
(c) As well-practiced.
(d) As unrefined.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much snow is it said could possibly accumulate when Shimamura arrives in snow country?

2. Why does Komako blame Shimamura for sleeping with her?

3. What does Shimamura say he often loses with himself?

4. Why does Komako question Shimamura's sexual advances?

5. What does Shimamura believe is the relationship between Yoko and Yukio?

(see the answer key)

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